ATP Chile Open Prize Money Explained: How much can Cerundolo, Darderi and Baez earn

The third and final event in the Golden swing is set to take place in Santiago, with the Chile Open playing host more clay court action in South America as players look to utilise this tournament for their own good and collect the ultimate prizes at the end of it.

There was a huge surprise in the Rio Open where the number one seed Francisco Cerundolo failed to back up his Argentina Open title triumph with an early retirement in Brazil. He was not at all pleased with the situation but will be hoping to put if swiftly behind him as he looks to continue Argentina's find trend of reaching finals in the Chile capital.

There has been a player from Argentina in each of the prior five finals, albeit just one victory. That came from Sebastian Baez in 2024 before losing at that stage in 2025. Also the runner-up in 2022, Baez knows how to get the best out of himself in this tournament and goes into the tournament as the number three seed.

He is placed just behind the very talented Luciano Darderi who is a big fan of the clay surface. He has made five ATP finals, all on clay. He won the first four before losing out in Buenos Aires to the home hero Cerundolo. Another surprise early exit in Rio will give him more time to rest and reset ahead of another title run in South America.

The fourth seed and the final player to get a bye into the second round in this ATP 250 tournament is the world number 40 Lorenzo Sonego. A whole host of Italian talent has made the trip to compete on clay in the Golden swing. However, he is yet to compete on court, opting not to feature in the Rio Open.

Matteo Berrettini was supposed to be his opponent but the former Wimbledon finalist would be spared of this challenge as he goes into the latter stages in Brazil, desperate to put his injury troubles behind him for a consistent period of form on court.

A trio of Chilean players will be looking to put a smile on the crowd's faces. 2023 champion Nicolas Jarry, 2024 runner-up Alejandro Tabilo and Cristian Garin will all target deep runs in their home event. Other noticeable names include Camilo Ugo Carabelli, Alexandre Muller, Tomas Martín Etcheverry, Francisco Comesana and Pedro Martinez.

There will only be one champion in the Chile Open, and they will be earning themselves not just the title and numerous perks which comes with that, but also $106,460 and 250 ranking points. The runner-up will take home $62,115 and 165 ranking points.

Semi-finalists can be satisfied with $36,520 and 100 ranking points while the four losing quarterfinalists will collect $21,155 and 50 ranking points. A round-of-16 run is worth a total of $12,285 and 25 ranking points with a first round exit totalling at $7,510 and zero ranking points.